Stockholm's best antique shops

Style-conscious Brandstationen sells extremely high quality vintage furniture, as well as antique interiors pieces, lamps and lots of plants in a trendy mix. The store looks as though its stepped straight from the pages of an interiors magazine and is a mecca of inspiration for anyone interested in design. Don't expect any budget second-hand bargains.

Återvinnarna is a non-profit organisation which gives unemployed people and recovering addicts a second chance. The vast store is packed with furniture, brick-a-brac, household items and lamps and paintings. They accept donations and you can haggle over the prices. Well worth a rummage through.

Re: Deco on Linnégatan stocks a sustainable and sought-after mix of vintage, crafts, design and art. Around 20 vendors share 450 square metres here.

A well-curated selection of furniture and interiors spread over two floors and 130 square metres. There's always a good chance of bagging a bargain here. Keep an eye on their latest highlights via their Instagram, but don't forget there's masses more to choose from on site.

Cirkuläret opened in 2022, making it a newcomer among Stockholm's secondhand stores. You'll find modern, trendy secondhand here, with an emphasis on interiors details and furniture. It's run by a pair of friends, Sofia and Maja, who are passionate about sustainability and beautiful objects.

On the hunt for stylish vintage industrial lamps or trendy retro armatures? If so, you need to take a trip out to Midsommarkransen. You can find rare items such as hand-blown glass pendants by Hans-Agne Jakobsson from the Fifties as well as top quality, newly-renovated lamps. Not cheap, but definitely good value.  

Tid & Rum in Årsta also sells furniture and interiors details from the mid 20th century. Browse among everything from characteristic teak furniture to cutlery and retro china.

MJ Retro in Hornstull is a real treasure trove for record collectors and anyone on the hunt for retro objects and modern design. Delve into their selection of iconic LPs, furniture, china and other goodies.

Since 1995, antique and vintage treasure hunters have been heading to Västertorp south of Stockholm to visit Antikboden, a little store filled to the brim with retro interiors and textiles. Get your mitts on everything from design furniture to vinyl and vintage clothing. Prices reflect the fact there isn't much competition in the area, but there's still a good chance of bagging a bargain. 

You'll often find a piece of furniture or object standing outside the entrance here to tempt you in - follow the steps down into the cellar and find a large locale filled with furniture, lamps, art and china. You can find pretty much everything you need for your home here - sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs, plates etc... the list is long and it's hard to leave empty handed.

Fruängens Retro sells masses of interiors from the Fifties - retro fans will find plenty to choose from. Everything from kitchen furniture and cupboards to lamps, ceramics and other things for the home.

Roslagsgatan is a popular spot for treasure seekers hunting for second-hand finds. The street is home to numerous retro shops and hidden cellars with everything from industrial furniture to classic second-hand items. Various styles and generally fairly wallet-friendly.

Upplandsgatan is well known as one of Stockholm's best streets for vintage interiors shopping. You'll find everything from classic antique furniture to Fifties and Sixties modernism and fine porcelain. Bacchus Antik is one of the city's best reputed antique dealers and sells Jugend pieces, beautiful furniture and lamps from the Fifties and Sixties. Domino Antik stocks a high quality, varied range of design items from the 1850s to the 1970s.

Take a stroll along Vasa park on Odengatan. This short stretch is packed with charming little shops packed with antiques and kitschy interior details. You'll find everything from beautiful crystal chandeliers and lamps to paintings. If you're looking for old-school china you'll find masses of vintage tea cups and pots - mix and match the pretty patterns and motifs.

Around the smart streets of Östermalm you'll find several different stores selling antiques, second-hand and vintage items. Gamla Lampor means 'old lamps' and it's not hard to guess what this particular store sells. In the market for an Art Deco lamp or rare Sixties find? Then this is the place to come, but they also sell other items of furniture from the Thirties on. If you want to add to your collected of heirloom china or add a personal touch to your table setting we recommend a visit to À la Carte Antik. Sibyllegatan is also home to a number of antique shops.

There are a few spots in the Sofo (South of Folkungagatan) area that are well worth a rummage. You'll find interiors, furniture, and even fashion, in this part of town. Söders Retro & Design on Bondegatan is a popular place to start, as well as Återvinnarna i Skanstull (mentioned above), but you'll also find M&L Antik & Inredning/Lenas Retro on Södermannagatan and Grindsgatan Retro/Antik - among many others.

The Red Cross works to help people in need all over the world. One way to do this is donating via their shops, either by donating something you don't want any longer or buying something for yourself or your home. Their shops' ranges vary, but you'll find a huge selection at this Östgötagatan branch, as well as a café.

Some of the city's charity shops are serious vintage treasure chests for anyone who has the time and energy to rummage through them. Myrorna is one such charity shop. As well as furniture, they have a wide selection of porcelain as well as bargain household items and there are several branches throughout the city.

Stockholms stadsmission has been working collecting money for people in need in Stockholm for many years. One way to do this is via their secondhand shops around Stockholm. You can find everything here from clothes and accessories to books and films, china, electronics, furniture, lamps, art etc - all at great prices. The selection can vary from store to store.

If you're on the lookout for timeless design classics and iconic furniture at a relatively good price, check out Bukowskis and Auktionsverket. They sell selected furniture and interiors details, as well as jewellery, watches, accessories and more. If you're looking for something really special and/or specific, this is a great place to start.

Most Swedes have visited these sites at least once - either to sell something, or bag a great bargain. Blocket and Tradera have opened up a whole world of opportunities for buying and selling secondhand, and best of all you can buy from all over the country. You'll find cheap bits and bobs as well as great-value pre-loved designer clothes and other gems.